Bland CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 178 hrs | 3,958 (100%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 137 hrs | 3,828 (97%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 3 hrs | 3,578 (90%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 38 hrs | 3,081 (78%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 28, 2016 | 2 hrs | 2,833 (72%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bland County recorded 650 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bland County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 178 hours and leaving up to 3,958 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bland County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bland County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | F | 1st |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
| Carroll County | F | 3rd |
| Scott County | F | 3rd |
| Russell County | F | 4th |
Most reliable counties in Virginia
The top 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park County | A | 96th |
| Radford County | A | 95th |
| Winchester County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Virginia
The bottom 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bland County | F | 1st |
| Floyd County | F | 1st |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bland County recorded 650 outage events, averaging 5.3 hours each.
What is Bland County's reliability grade?
Bland County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bland County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 178 hours and affecting up to 3,958 customers.